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Chicano Batman – L.A. Tropicalia Soul Band

Episode 516

Drawing influences from tropicalia, psychedelia, funk, indie, and soul, LA's Chicano Batman have created their own unique take on Latin alternative music. Formed in 2008, the band originally consisted of Bardo Martinez (vocals, organ, guitar), Eduardo...More

Drawing influences from tropicalia, psychedelia, funk, indie, and soul, LA's Chicano Batman have created their own unique take on Latin alternative music. Formed in 2008, the band originally consisted of Bardo Martinez (vocals, organ, guitar), Eduardo Arenas (bass, vocals), and Gabriel Villa (percussion). The then-three-piece self-released their eponymous full-length debut in 2010. After the addition of Carlos Arévalo (guitar), Chicano Batman released the Joven Navegante EP in 2012.

In 2014, the band put out their sophomore LP, Cycles Of Existential Rhyme, followed in 2015 by the EP Black Lipstick. That same year, their star rose further after a series of dates opening for Jack White and Alabama Shakes and an appearance at Coachella. In 2016, the band signed to ATO, who released their third full-length, Freedom Is Free, a year later. The band made their late night television debut on Conan in 2017 to promote the album. This fall, Chicano Batman hit the road for a lengthy US tour, including three sold out nights in Los Angeles at the Fonda Theatre.